Energy efficiency and the rebound effect

Turner, Karen (2009) Energy efficiency and the rebound effect. Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, 33 (2). pp. 47-54. ISSN 2046-5378

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    Abstract

    In recent years the argument that rebound effects, triggered by economy-wide price and income effects, may partially or wholly offset reductions in energy consumption expected from energy efficiency improvements has gained a great deal of attention in both academic and policy arenas. In the UK, a report by the House of Lords (2005) raised the question as to whether this argument provides an explanation as to why total energy consumption in the UK hasn’t fallen in line with increased energy efficiency. In response, the UK Research Councils have funded research, first through the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and now at the University of Strathclyde to investigate the conditions under which rebound effects may occur in the UK economy.

    Author(s):Turner, Karen
    Item type:Article
    ID code:46774
    Keywords:Fraser of Allander institute, energy consumption, energy efficiency, Scottish economics, Economic Theory, Environmental Sciences, Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all), Energy(all)
    Subjects:Social Sciences > Economic Theory
    Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > Environmental Sciences
    Department:Strathclyde Business School > Economics
    Strathclyde Business School > Fraser of Allander Institute
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:19 Feb 2014 14:21
    Last modified:13 Dec 2019 08:48
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/46774
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